Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees experienced one of the worst postseasons ever, particularly for a player with his credentials. Cano is a four-time All-Star and a career .308 hitter through his first eight seasons in the major leagues. In 2012, Cano posted a triple-slash line of .313/.379/.550 with a career-high 33 home runs and 94 RBI. His on-base and slugging percentages were also career bests. But in the playoffs, Cano set a postseason record with 29 straight hitless at-bats on his way to a 3-for-40 (.075) showing in ...
In the most recent winter offseasons, it seems like the New York Yankees are always targeting pitching.Heading into this upcoming offseason, Brian Cashman has a lot of question marks surrounding the starting rotation.CC Sabathia is having his elbow looked at, Hiroki Kuroda and Andy Pettitte are free agents, Michael Pineda is not expected back anytime soon and Ivan Nova has a lot of doubts surrounding him after a disappointing 2012 season.That leaves Phil Hughes, and I wouldn't be the least bit shocked if he ends up getting traded sometime in ...
Russell Martin is set to become a free agent once the World Series is complete and the New York Yankees are going to need to find a way to replace him. A.J. Pierzynski could be an interesting fit for the Yankees as they look to try to get back to the World Series for the first time since 2009.It has already been suggested by John Harper of The New York Daily News that the Yankees should go after Pierzynski. In a previous piece making bold predictions for the offseason, I ...
The 2012 season for the New York Yankees ended on a very sad note. They scored six total runs in a four game sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. This marks the second year in a row that the Tigers have knocked the Yankees out of the playoffs. Knowing the Yankees reputation, there will be plenty of changes this offseason. Many decisions have to be made and there may be a lot of new faces come the 2013 season. In this slideshow, I will preview what I believe ...
It seems as if every year there is a high-profiled international import that makes headlines in Major League Baseball, and it's no different this year.Shohei Otani, an 18-year old high school phenom from Japan, will be a hot commodity this offseason.Why? Well, he stands 6'4" and throws 100 mph. Oh yeah, and he's a starting pitcher.Otani realizes that he likely won't begin his career in the United States in the major leagues, but his stuff could quickly propel him throughout every level of the minors.The New York Yankees, Boston Red ...
The New York Yankees, as constructed, are going to get worse before they get better. The Bombers have a $28-million-per-year third basemen in Alex Rodriguez who hasn't hit above .276 in any of the past three seasons and a 38-year-old shortstop in Derek Jeter—along with several other home run hitters—who seem to fade in October. The one bright spot on the roster, second basemen Robinson Cano, needs to be signed to a long-term contract by next offseason. Despite putting together the best record in the American League in 2012, the Yankees ...
As the sun set on the Bronx Bombers’ season last week, the free agency rumors were already spreading. The Yankees have a long list of players that will be free agents including: Nick Swisher, Russell Martin, Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Ichiro Suzuki, Raul Ibanez, Derek Lowe, Eric Chavez, Andruw Jones and Freddy Garcia. Also, Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson both have club options, and Rafael Soriano has a player option for this season. To say the least, there will be changes in New York come spring training. With ...
For the third time in six years, the New York Yankees season ended at the hands of the Detroit Tigers.The Yankees were swept in four games by the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series and headed home with a lot of question marks surrounding 2013.Despite winning the American League East and owning the A.L.'s best record in 2012, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Girardi have a lot of game-planning for the next season ahead of them.What issues do the Yankees need to focus on?What free ...
Following a disappointing postseason effort in which they hit a meager .188 as a team and scored just 22 runs in nine games, the New York Yankees could be headed for a shakeup this offseason.Stars Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson, Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher all hit under .200 in the postseason, and while Cano will remain an integral part at the middle of the team's lineup, the other three guys are a different story.The team will likely let Swisher walk in free agency, and holds a $15 million option on ...
After missing all of 2012 due to injury, New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda may not take the mound until later than originally expected in 2013.In an interview with Ian O'Connor on ESPNNewYork 98.7 FM (per ESPNNewYork.com), Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave the latest update on Pineda's status for next season.On Michael Pineda's return from major shoulder surgery: "We have to keep him off our radar for now. ... We're talking June of next year ... the second half of next year."The return date of June ...